Body OC Parks recently evaluated and responded to public requests to officially recognize a pre-existing trial system in O’Neill Regional Park that intersects County property near Oso Parkway and Antonio Parkway within the Las Flores Open Space. A trail system was established prior to the parcels being annexed to the O’Neill...

Body The clocks fall back early November 5, marking the end of daylight saving time and the beginning of OC Parks’ fall-winter operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 6 p.m. for the fall and winter, and wilderness parks close at sunset year-round. Fall-winter hours for the following regional parks are...

Body The Muth Interpretive Center at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve will offer twice-daily screenings of "California Mountain Lions." Produced by UC Davis with significant input from OC Parks, this four-part documentary illustrates the nature of mountain lions in California to educate viewers on their importance to the ecosystem and ways...

Body The Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center is open Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed Mondays and major holidays. No fees are collected at this time. Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Ecological Reserve represent approximately 1,000 acres of open space. Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve...

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Body Park only in designated areas. Vehicle operations restricted to designated roads. Minors (under 18 years) should be accompanied by an adult at all times. No Hunting allowed. Dogs must be restrained by a leash at all times (6 foot maximum) The park depends on visitors to protect all wildlife, vegetation...

Body Beach Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m (includes Poche Beach) Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. A speed limit of 10 MPH enforced at all times. Dogs are not permitted on the beach between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. from June 15 to Sept. 10. Dogs are not allowed off leash at...

Body Sunset Marina Park first opened its facilities in 1969. Prior to that, the area was an undeveloped natural waterway adjacent to the huge wildlife area that is still untouched. The park itself includes a 276 slip marina, a public boat launch ramp with multiple lanes, boat and trailer parking, car...

Body All fires are prohibited. Fire prevention must be the first concern of every visitor. No Hunting allowed. No fishing allowed. No pets. The park depends on visitors to protect all wildlife, vegetation, features, and improvements. This wilderness area is characterized by certain inherent dangers. These dangers include rattlesnakes, poison oak...